Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Dribbling: Activity (1v1)

Activity (10 mins)

Organization:

1.30 x 15 yard area set up as shown

2. Separate players into 2 teams

3. Teams should be situated diagonally opposite of each other

4. Supply of balls at half way line with coach

Instructions:

1. Coach plays ball into feet of attacking player A

2. Player A must dribble ball over half way line

3. On player A’s first touch, the defender on his side may chase him, attempting to tag him before the line

4. After crossing the line, player A is safe, and passes the ball to feet of his teammate B

5. Player A and the chasing defender rejoin their team on opposite sides

6. Player B repeats in opposite direction, with the defender chasing on his first touch

7. Attacking team players for allotted amount of time or until all balls are distributed by the coach

8. Players will get water then switch roles

Coaching Points:

1.Positive first touch out of the feet

2.Select the appropriate controlling surface

3.Fewest number of touches to cover the distance quickly

4.Run in a straight line

5.Execution of final action

Progressions:

P – Defending player can move to chase attacker as soon as his team mate passes the ball

P – Defending player can move to chase attacker as soon as his team mate crosses the half way line

R – Field is widened to increase starting distance between attacker and chasing defender

R – Defender must wait for attacker’s second touch before chasing to tag them